AN ACT relating to boating under the influence.

Amend KRS 235.240 to require that when a motorboat or vessel is involved in an accident that results in a fatality or serious physical injury, the investigating law enforcement officer shall seek a search warrant for blood testing of the operator of the motorboat or vessel unless the test has already been done by consent; apply the penalties for driving under the influence to boating under the influence; require that in addition to all other…

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: February 24, 2026

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This bill, known as Keegan's Law, strengthens penalties for boating under the influence by applying the same consequences used for drunk driving to those caught operating a watercraft while impaired. When a boating accident results in a death or serious injury, law enforcement would be required to seek a warrant for blood testing of the operator. Anyone convicted of boating under the influence would also have to complete a safe-boating course and pay a $100…

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